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FEATURED

Ewing Police Department National Night Out

When: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025
Where: Ewing Veterans Park (behind the Ewing Municipal Complex at the rear of Graphics Drive and Jake Garzio Drive)

Get ready for the biggest National Night Out yet! Join your Ewing Police, EMS and fire friends for an evening of:

• Free food: burgers, hot dogs, pizza and Rita’s water ice (while supplies last)

• Fun activities: games, giveaways, photo booth, bounce houses and “touch-a-truck”

• Community engagement: meet your neighborhood first responders, learn about public-safety resources and connect with vendors and fellow residents

This annual event is all about fostering positive relationships between the community and its protectors. Bring your family, your friends—and your appetite—and help us make this National Night Out one to remember. We can’t wait to see you there!

Ewing Yearbook Call a Success! Thank you, Ewing Alumni!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who answered the call! The Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society is thrilled to report that our recent request for Clyepsydra yearbooks was a resounding success. We’ve received nearly 30 donations from generous alumni and community members—and more continue to arrive! Thanks to your support, our Ewing High School yearbook collection is now more complete than ever. We are no longer in need of additional copies at this time, but we are deeply grateful for the overwhelming response and community spirit that made this effort such a success. 📍 Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society 27 Federal City Road, Ewing, NJ 08638 📧 info@ethps.org | ☎ 609-883-2455 Thank you for helping preserve Ewing’s proud history!

NATURE & SUSTAINABILITY

Wildlife sightings from the public are incredibly useful to NJDEP Fish & Wildlife. The NJ Wildlife Tracker is a web application you can use from your cell phone or computer to report rare wildlife species observations and wildlife of any kind on roadways. Your sightings of wildlife on roads (dead or alive) will help NJDEP's Connecting Habitat Across New Jersey (CHANJ) team identify problem spots across the state - like places with frequent roadkill or at-risk species being impacted by roads. These can point us toward opportunities to build safer road-crossings for animals. Please practice “Safety First” in every situation, especially along roadways, and be sure to give wildlife their space! Report wildlife sightings via the NJ Wildlife Tracker. Can't scan the code? Click here! https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/conservation/reporting-rare-wildlife-sightings/

The Trenton Economic Development Committee Invites You to the Next Chapter of Our Breakfast Series “Sustainable Futures: The Greening of Trenton.”

Join on Thursday, July 31st at Cooper’s Riverview for an inspiring morning focused on the future of sustainability in the Capital City. This event will spotlight the innovative green initiatives already taking root in neighboring Trenton—and the exciting projects still to come.

Come network with civic leaders, industry experts, and fellow community members who are shaping a greener, more prosperous Capital City region. Let’s build a future where business and sustainability go hand in hand.

Register: Christine@princetonmercer.org 

HEALTH & WELLNESS

July Marks the Nation’s Annual UV Awareness Month It's a time to highlight the importance of protecting skin and eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This month is supported by health organizations, dermatologists, and public health campaigns.  Its purpose is to raise awareness that UV is the root cause of most skin cancers and encourage the public to take precautions. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends that the public #PracticeSafeSun year-round by following three simple steps while outdoors:  Seek shade when appropriate Wear sun-protective clothing Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher

EWING POLICE, FIRE, EMS

Ewing Police adopt 'Blue Envelope' initiative

This program, designed for drivers with autism and/or special needs, aims to raise awareness for law enforcement officers that encounter special needs individuals on traffic stops. The goal of the Blue Envelope program is to reduce unnecessary stress, anxiety and escalation for special needs individuals during police interactions.

NEWS

Love Dogs? So Do We.

Right now, the Ewing Animal Shelter is experiencing overcrowding, and we need your help. We’re urgently seeking foster homes and volunteers to walk dogs. Whether you can provide a temporary home or spend an hour walking a dog, you’ll be changing a life, and we’ll support you every step of the way. Fostering gives a dog a break from the shelter.  Dog walking provides enrichment and comfort. Volunteers help keep our dogs happy, healthy, and ready for adoption Ready to get started? Go to:  https://www.easelnj.org/foster/ https://www.easelnj.org/volunteer/ Or email us at: mdimola@easelnj.org Thank you for your consideration. Together, we can give every dog the second chance they deserve.

Mercer 4-H submission deadline is Thursday, July 24!

Calling All Ewing History Buffs!

As we prepare for next year’s Ewing 250 celebration, we're looking back to the 1976 Bicentennial, and we need your help! If you have photos or memorabilia from Ewing’s Bicentennial events, we’d love to see them. What did you drive? What did you wear? 

Help us capture the spirit of that moment in time as we plan for this next milestone. Selected photos may be featured in upcoming exhibits, social media, or publications.

Please send scans or photo copies to contactus@ewingnj.org, or drop them off at the Municipal Building (attn: Julie Willmot, Communications). Thank you for helping bring Ewing’s history to life!

Check your eligibility for NJ Property Tax Deduction

Do you know about New Jersey's Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Deduction in New Jersey? The program offers an annual property tax deduction of up to $250 for homeowners aged 65 or older or individuals with disabilities, provided they meet specific income and residency requirements. The income threshold is $10,000, but applicants may exclude one category—either federal Social Security benefits, federal pensions, or other Social Security payments—from the income calculation. 

Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons: Annual deduction of up to $250 from property taxes for homeowners aged 65 or older or disabled who meet certain income and residency requirements. Income requirement – anticipated income for the tax year for which deduction is claimed will not exceed $10,000 after excluding ONE of the categories: The Federal Social Security Act, or Federal Pension, or Social Security Benefits.

To receive forms please visit Assessor’s Office or those can be mailed to you upon request. If you have any questions, Assessor’s Office can be contacted at 609-883-2900 x. 7661

DOING BUSINESS: Job Fairs, Opportunities

Love a Ewing business? Tell everyone! 

"My favorite Ewing business" is a readership favorite, and with so many entries we can barely keep up! Know that we will get to all of them, so keep them coming!  Click on the button to share which local businesses you love and why. Thank you to all the businesses that continue to make Ewing a great place to live, work, and shop.

'Choose Ewing' free Business Directory Registration

RECREATION HAPPENINGS

Fall Sports Registration

Registration is being accepted online for the fall for youth tackle football and soccer. For football go to ewingjrbluedevils.com. Football games and practices are held at LiMato Field and the program starts in early August. Soccer games and practices are held at Municipal Soccer Fields, next to Town Hall. The program starts in early September. Go to ewingunited.com to register. Ewing/Lawrence Little League is accepting registration for Fall Ball online at www.ltjbsa.com.

Ewing Force Girl’s Flag Football

Registration is now open for the Ewing Force Flag Football Clinic for girls in grades 3 - 8. The clinic will be Sunday, Sept, 7, 2025, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ewing High School Football Field, 900 Parkway Ave.  The cost is $35 per participant, which includes a performance T Shirt. Participants should arrive by 10:30 a.m. for warmups.

Registration is available online at ewingnj.org/RecRegistration. 

The Ewing Community Pools System offers two pools for seasonal members and daily patrons. Hollowbrook Pool located at 320 Hollowbrook Drive, is open Saturdays for private parties 1 to 5 p.m. and is open to the public 5 to 8 p.m. Operating hours for Sunday  to Friday are 12 to 8 p.m, and 7:30 p.m. starting Aug. 11. Email Raquel at rince@ewingnj.org to schedule an event. ESCC Pool located at 999 Lower Ferry Road is open daily from 12 to 8 p.m. Senior Swim & Water Aerobics (SSWA) is held at ESCC on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon Online registration for the season or SSWA at ewingnj.org/RecRegistration. Ewing residents can pay daily fees.

Book your space at Hollowbrook

Need a space for your gathering? Call Hollowbrook at 883-1199 for room rentals. For other program info, visit ewingnj.org/departments/community-affairs or call 609-883-1776. 

Picnic Area Permits

The Recreation Department is accepting picnic area permit applications for:

• John Watson Park (Upper Ferry Road)
• Higgs Park (Summerset Street)
• Betor Park (behind the Municipal Building)

To apply, email Nancy at npappano@ewingnj.org or contact the Recreation Office. Please note: the ESCC camp picnic area will be closed for the season.

New program registration system 

Online registration for Ewing Recreation programs and activities is now available through the CivicPlus Recreation Management program. CivicPlus replaces Community Pass. 

Register now for Summer Camp!

The Ewing Recreation Summer Camp will run from June 30 to Aug. 22 for children in grades 1–5. Camp is held at the Ewing Senior and Community Center (ESCC), with Fisher Middle School serving as a rain location. Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Early care is available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and after care runs from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

The Teen Travel Camp, for grades 6–8, also runs from June 30 to Aug. 15. It features four travel days per week, with one day spent in Ewing. Participants may join the day camp during weeks Teen Travel is not offered. Online registration is required at ewingnj.org/RecRegistration.

For more information on these or other programs, contact the Ewing Recreation Office at (609) 883-1776 or visit https://www.ewingnj.org/departments/community-affairs

For the summer, the Recreation Office is at its seasonal location in the trailer at the ESCC, 999 Lower Ferry Road. Summer Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Henri Matisse: Master of Color, Magician of Modernism, Mercer County Library

Monday July 21, 2025
6:30 PM

The remarkable career of Henri Matisse, one of the most influential artists of the Twentieth Century, fundamentally altered the course of modern art. Spanning six and a half decades, his vast creative output encompassed painting, drawing, sculpture, graphic arts, and paper cutouts. This talk will examine his extraordinary life and many of his important works. His friend and sometime rival Pablo Picasso once said, "All things considered, there is only Matisse." Presented by Janet Mandel, arts educator. Register for link to program.

 events.mcl.org

Ewing Branch

Hollowbrook Branch

COMMUNITY RESOURCES & GIVING

Help Send HomeFront Kids Back to School Ready to Learn!

Join our annual campaign for clothing, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, and gift cards for over 1,500 children in our community impacted by poverty.

How to help:

• Sign-up today to sponsor a child or children
• Organize a drive or donate general school supplies (click here for our Amazon Wishlist!) bit.ly/hfschool25
• Make a tax-deductible donation to our back to school fund at www.homefrontnj.org/Back-to-School-Drive

To sign-up, please email getinvolved@homefrontnj.org or call 609-989-9417 x112.

Drop-off items by August 11th to ensure items get to families in time for the first day of school!

Our Donation center is open at 1880 Princeton Ave, Lawrenceville during the following hours:

• Monday–Friday between 9am and 3pm
• Saturdays between 9am and 12pm

Don't miss your chance to get Inked for EASEL's dogs and cats!

Brand New Tattoo, 1509 Parkway Ave., Ewing is hosting an event on Tuesday, July 29, from noon to 8 p.m. to help our very overcrowded shelter. Pricing will be $50-$150 depending on the size of the tattoo from pre drawn sheets; best of all, 50% of the cost will go to help the dogs and cats at the shelter. We'll also have adoptable dogs and cats present in the afternoon as well as a donation drive for food and other supplies.

FOOD SUPPORT & DONATIONS

Arm In Arm Mobile Food Pantry, Lawrence Branch Library

Monday July 21, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Food and personal care products made available to those in need. No registration required. The Lawrence Township Health Department, the Mercer County Board of Social Services and the Mercer County Nutrition Program will have informational tables.

Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. www.arminarm.org.

RESOURCE PARTNERS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

July 22, Board of Health, 6 p.m.; Council, 6:30 p.m.; Redevelopment Commission, 7 p.m.

July 23, Green Team, 7:30 p.m.; Site Review Board, 7 p.m.; Historic Preservation, 7:30 p.m.

July 31, Rabies Clinic for cats and dogs, 5 to 7 p.m., town hall. 

Dear Neighbor,

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Your 2025 Ewing Township elected leaders, far right, Mayor Bert H. Steinmann, fourth from left, Council President Jennifer Keyes-Maloney; and from left, Vice President David Schroth, Councilwoman Kathy Wollert, Councilman Kevin Baxter and Councilwoman Sarah Steward.